1901-S $5 MS66 Certification #24765717, PCGS #8404

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Owner's Comments

CAC. The 1901-S offers the twin appeals of the popular S mintmark and its status as probably the most common half eagle in high grades -- a status due as much to the large mintage as to the overall excellent production criteria. This remarkable Premium Gem displays those criteria in abundance, with a nearly full strike (save for a couple of obverse star centers), glorious luster, and attractive red-orange coloration. Abrasions are virtually absent. Population: 46 in 66, 2 finer (9/11).

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The 1901-S is one of the most common dates of the series. Many choice and gem quality examples exist.

PCGS #

8404

Designer

Christian Gobrecht

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

21.65 millimeters

Weight

8.36 grams

Mintage

3648000

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

Pop Lower

10540

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	20000	R-2.8	103 / 106 TIE	215 / 218 TIE
All Grades	7500	R-3.5	94 / 106 TIE	195 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	300	R-6.4	61 / 106	78 / 218

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	20000
All Grades	7500
60 or Better	300

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-2.8
All Grades	R-3.5
60 or Better	R-6.4

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	103 / 106 TIE
All Grades	94 / 106 TIE
60 or Better	61 / 106

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	215 / 218 TIE
All Grades	195 / 218 TIE
60 or Better	78 / 218

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Heritage 7/2013:3370, $19,975
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 estimated grade
5	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 3/2013:4258, $7,637.50

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Heritage 7/2013:3370, $19,975

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 estimated grade

#5 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 3/2013:4258, $7,637.50